196 Ascot Vale Road

With its eternal elegance, quality enhancements and impeccable presentation both inside and out, this double-fronted Victorian home presents a compelling lifestyle opportunity all on an easy-care corner allotment close to the area's key amenities. The picket-fenced garden complimented with an Italian mosaic-tiled veranda and captivating facade make way for a graceful interior showcasing three large bedrooms with built-in robes all sharing a stylish fully-tiled bathroom and separate WC. The versatile open living/dining area provides the perfect place to connect and unwind accompanied by a stone-top kitchen complete with island breakfast bench, dishwasher and Smeg oven. High ornate ceilings, solid timber floors and stylish plantation shutters all add to the appeal, along with a full-size laundry, solar power and ducted heating/refrigerated cooling for all-seasons comfort. Rounding out this impressive package is a private rear yard including alfresco-style entertaining deck with integrated bench seating and two sideway storage sheds, plus a secure remote-control carport accessed via Clissold Street. Walking distance to Ascot Vale Station and Mt Alexander Road trams along with popular cafes, bars and restaurants, it also offers easy access to local schools, Flemington Racecourse and the area's renowned retail precincts.